The Sacraments
The liturgical life of the Catholic Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments. There are seven sacraments in the Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders.
The purpose of the sacraments is to make people holy, to build up the body of Christ, and finally, to give worship to God; but being signs, they also have a teaching function. They not only presuppose faith, but by words and object, they also nourish, strengthen, and express it; that is why they are called “sacraments of faith.” The sacraments impart grace, but, in addition, the very act of celebrating them disposes the faithful most effectively to receive this grace in a fruitful manner, to worship God rightly, and to practice charity.
Worship is integral to our lives as Christians. When we engage in the prayer and ritual of the Church, we are formed as Church. Our sacramental rites are of primary importance while we are gathered.
Below you will find the Vatican background for each Sacrament – please use for basic information only. No person shall be deprived of any Sacrament without Just Cause. Additionally you will find at the bottom of this page our Schedule and Policy for each Sacrament. (Emergencies will Always take Precedent.)
- Baptism
- Holy Eucharist
- Reconciliation
- Confirmation
- Matrimony – (counseling required except in emergency cases, we welcome same-sex couples.)
- Anointing of the Sick
- Holy Orders – (we welcome both genders to discernment.)
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| These are the 10 Holy Days of Obligation Recognized by the Holy See:
| BAPTISMS/CONFIRMATION/FIRST COMMUNION | Baptism by appointment at least two weeks in advance, however exceptions due to illness and emergency. Instruction may be required. Confirmations only on Easter Vigil & Easter Sunday. Confirmation Class Sundays 9:00 – 9:30 am 8th Grade & Above Only with at least one sponsor, however exceptions can be made in emergency situations. First Holy Communion is a beautiful occasion and this celebration of the Reception of the Holy Eucharist requires Baptism, Confirmation then First Penance prior to receiving the Blessed Sacrament. First Communion is reserved for Saturday & Sunday of the Week of Christ Our King (Last Sunday of the Liturgical Year) unless emergency requires exception to date only.
CONFESSIONS 30 minutes before Mass Times or by Appointment MARRIAGE Couples planning to be married must contact a priest for pre-marriage counseling. Please allow enough time to plan in advance. We Bless All Unions and Strive to Make your day Special. Vow renewals do not require counseling. COMMUNION FOR THE SICK, HOLY ANOINTING To include necessity of Extreme Unction or “last Rites” We are available to visit the sick in the home, hospital, or rehabilitation centers. We will visit, pray with and bring communion to all of God’s children in need. Please contact clergy by email or phone: Father Joseph Michael TOR FatherJoseph@SaintBonaventureParish.onmicrosoft.com
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| Baptism by appointment at least two weeks in advance, however exceptions due to illness and emergency. Instruction may be required. Confirmations only on Easter Vigil & Easter Sunday. Confirmation Class Sundays 9:00 – 9:30 am 8th Grade & Above Only with at least one sponsor, however exceptions can be made in emergency situations. First Holy Communion is a beautiful occasion and this celebration of the Reception of the Holy Eucharist requires Baptism, Confirmation then First Penance prior to receiving the Blessed Sacrament. First Communion is reserved for Saturday & Sunday of the Week of Christ Our King (Last Sunday of the Liturgical Year) unless emergency requires exception to date only.
CONFESSIONS 30 minutes before Mass Times or by Appointment MARRIAGE Couples planning to be married must contact a priest for pre-marriage counseling. Please allow enough time to plan in advance. We Bless All Unions and Strive to Make your day Special. Vow renewals do not require counseling. COMMUNION FOR THE SICK, HOLY ANOINTING To include necessity of Extreme Unction or “last Rites” We are available to visit the sick in the home, hospital, or rehabilitation centers. We will visit, pray with and bring communion to all of God’s children in need. Please contact clergy by email or phone: Father Joseph Michael TOR FatherJoseph@SaintBonaventureParish.onmicrosoft.com
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